Comeback bid falls short for Missouri State

Missouri State cut a double-figure deficit down to three with just over a minute to play, but could not catch the Evansville Purple Aces Wednesday, falling 64-55, in a Missouri Valley Conference road game defeat.

“To get out-rebounded and out-hustled like that was very disappointing,” said MSU head coach Paul Lusk. “We missed several easy layups, and we turned the ball over in some key spots. I’m disappointed in our performance.”